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Shivani S. kadam,
Randhir B. Lad,
Shilpa S. Ruikar,
Girish R. Pathade,
- Research Scholar, Department of Allied Sciences, Krishna institute of Allied sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India
- MSc. Student, Department of Allied Sciences, Krishna institute of Allied sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharshtra, India
- Assistant professor, Department of Allied Sciences, Krishna institute of Allied sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharshtra, India
- Professor, Department of Allied Sciences, Krishna institute of Allied sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharshtra, India
Abstract
This study explores the formulation of an herbal soap using guava leaf extract as a primary ingredient. Guava leaves are a rich source of biopolymers like pectin and cellulose, which may contribute to the binding properties in the soap. The antimicrobial activity of the soap was evaluated against common skin pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Trichoderma spp., Aspergillus spp.). The formulated soap exhibited inhibitory effects against all tested pathogens. The weight, foaming capacity, and yield of the soap were also determined. While the natural biopolymers from guava leaves offer potential benefits, future research directions could involve incorporation of synthetic or biocompatible polymers to enhance the mechanical properties and durability of the soap. Additionally, characterization techniques like Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) could be employed to analyze the interaction between guava leaf biopolymers and other soap components. Herbal soap is prepared to utilize guava leaf as a primary ingredient, numeric as a coloring agent, and lemongrass as a flavoring agent in the laboratory. The soap was subjected to physicochemical and microbiological analysis. The antimicrobial activity of the soap was evaluated against some common skin pathogens Staphylococcus aureus, Trichoderma spp. Aspergillus spp. herbal guava soap was formed to have had inhibitory effect against Staphylococcus aureus, Trichoderma spp. Aspergillus sp. The weight of the soap was 40.45. the foaming capacity of the soap was 22 minutes. The percentage of the yield of soap was found to be 86.52%. soap was found to be good. However, more studies regarding the formation and antimicrobial antifungal properties should be carried out.
Keywords: Biopolymers, pathogens, biocompatible polymers, herbal soap, polymeric linkage
[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]
Shivani S. kadam, Randhir B. Lad, Shilpa S. Ruikar, Girish R. Pathade. Evaluation of Bio-Based Polymer Composites Containing Guava Leaf Extract for Antimicrobial Functionality. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):875-880.
Shivani S. kadam, Randhir B. Lad, Shilpa S. Ruikar, Girish R. Pathade. Evaluation of Bio-Based Polymer Composites Containing Guava Leaf Extract for Antimicrobial Functionality. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(01):875-880. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=187174
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Journal of Polymer and Composites
| Volume | 13 |
| Special Issue | 01 |
| Received | 02/04/2024 |
| Accepted | 12/09/2024 |
| Published | 04/12/2024 |
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